Nothing too expensive. You know, those great "little finds" that aren't necessarily in the travel guides...but should be.

*Breakfast spots.

We are big breakfast eaters when away from home. Usually we will have a big breakfast which keeps us going until dinner with maybe a small snack in between.

*Music venues.

I have wild visions of catching a live show by a great band while visiting a city far from home. I'd like to know if it's possible.

*Things we must see, things to skip.

We don't have much time in The City. We arrive on Thursday morning and leave Sunday afternoon. And we have to squeeze some work in there sometime.

What is a *must*. It can be something out of the norm. It can be something the average tourist might not think of or even know about.

*How to get around.

Obviously we won't have a car. What's the best way to get from point A to point B?

Remember, I'm from Podunk. And I'm scared of getting lost.

*Shopping.

What markets, thrift shops, and funky little stores would you suggest?

I don't want to do a ton of shopping. That's not really my thing.

But I'd like to find an area to walk, window shop, people watch, and drink a hot tea while sharing some sort of baked treat.

And find some small trinket to keep as a memento.

Something I know I want to attend is this craft fair in Brooklyn. If you know Brooklyn "hot spots", do share.

Thank you, peeps.I'm depending on you to be my tour guide.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

♥,A Girl From Podunk

*This just so happens to be my childhood nickname, given to me by my Mema & Papa.

**The artwork is a recent piece by The Boy. It's a watercolor of the Twin Towers made with little dots of paint. He explained that the sun was starting to set and that one of the buildings was covered in shadows. The subway is beneath the buildings.

I haven't even thought about baking. Like I said, it's a busy week. A request was made by The Boy's room mom to bring more Ooey-Gooey Brownies for the last day of school. I told you they would make you a rock star. I'm thinking I'll just get a box of popsicles or some cones for ice cream to eat here at home. It's much easier and always a hit with The Offspring.

This weekend has been lovely, in an odd sort of way. One of those weekends that you expect to be a dud but turns out just the opposite.

The Boy spent the weekend with Gramma for a belated birthday celebration. Life minus one kid is amazingly...easy. And quiet. Especially if The Boy is the one that's missing, God love him.

I played masseuse on Friday evening. The Mr. threw-out his back at work and was in need of a little TLC. I was a good wifey and obliged. Believe me, he milked it for all it was worth.

I awoke the next day and went in for a summer cut and color. And when I stepped on the scale it was showing a lower number than before. I have three more pounds to go to get to my summer goal. All those breakfasts of yogurt and cottage cheese are paying off. That and not having even a bite of bread, pasta, sugar, or wine...all the fun stuff.

The Mr.'s back was better by Saturday evening so we enjoyed an "almost" date night by going out for Mexican food at our favorite place. We shared some fajitas. I ate some carbs and enjoyed a margarita that can cure all of life's woes. We returned home to listen to music, read magazines on the couch, and stay up much too late watching You Tube and other internet distractions.

You know it was a good Saturday when you are still laughing on Sunday.

And *that* will get me through this last week of school. The last week of the toughest school year I've ever experienced.

Do you have something to smile about this week? If not, the day isn't over yet.